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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.60, 18,187.80 and 10,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.60, 18,187.80 and 10,532.20 is: 15,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.60 : 18,187.80 = 10,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.60/18,187.80 = 10,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.60x = 18,187.80 × 10,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.60x = 191,557,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,557,547.16/12,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,756.20

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